General FAQs
See our answers to your most frequently asked questions about contact lenses and the TOTAL™ brand below.
TOTAL™ contact lenses require a prescription and can be purchased through your eye care professional, online, or other retailers. Don’t have an eye care professional? Find one here.
We may be biased, but TOTAL™ contact lenses are our favorite contact lens choice for those wanting exceptional comfort. Why, you ask? Because all TOTAL™ contact lenses feature Water Gradient material that provides nearly 100% water at the outermost surface** so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.1-4
**Based on laboratory testing of unworn lenses.
TOTAL™ contact lenses are the first and only contact lenses to incorporate Water Gradient material, allowing for nearly 100% water at the outermost surface.1-4** Nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.
**Based on laboratory testing of unworn lenses.
The water content in contact lenses refers to the quantity of H2O in the lens. All TOTAL™ contact lenses feature nearly 100% water at the surface** of the lens.1-4 Check them out here.
**Based on laboratory testing of unworn lenses.
If you’ve ever felt the edges of your contact lenses, you’re not alone. Some people adjust to the feeling over time, while for others it may be a source of contact lens discomfort. We believe that wearing contact lenses should feel seamless. That’s why we’ve created a TOTAL™ family of contact lenses for daily disposable and monthly replacement contact lens wearers. TOTAL™ contact lenses feature Water Gradient material that provides nearly 100% water at the outermost surface** so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.1-4
**Based on laboratory testing of unworn lenses.
Contact lenses should remain comfortable when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re experiencing contact lens discomfort, talk to your eye care professional and ask about DAILIES TOTAL1™ or TOTAL30™, the daily disposable and monthly replacement contact lenses that provide exceptional comfort throughout the day or month.5-7
*Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply.
That’s a tough question as it totally depends on your personal needs and preferences. Please check with your eye care professional for what is right for you. Monthly replacement contact lenses may be better for those who prefer not to dispose of their contact lenses every day or the space-saving benefit of fewer contact lens boxes. Daily disposable contact lenses may be better for consumers who like a fresh new lens every day and prefer not to have to clean and disinfect their lenses.
Daily disposable contact lens wearers will argue a new lens every day provides an ultimate lens-wearing experience. On the other hand, with proper cleaning and disinfection, monthly replacement contact lenses are another great option. Explore DAILIES TOTAL1™ or TOTAL30, our daily disposable and monthly replacement contact lenses that provide exceptional comfort throughout the day or month.5-7
Monthly replacement contact lenses are designed to be used for up to 30 days then replaced with a new lens at the beginning of a new month. In the case of TOTAL30™ contact lenses, they should be removed each day for proper cleaning, disinfecting, and storing. Click here for more about our favorite monthly replacement lens.
TOTAL30™ contact lenses are safe when used according to directions for use. Just remember to remove, clean and disinfect them with a multi-purpose solution or hydrogen peroxide solution at the end of each day.
Monthly replacement contact lenses are designed to be worn for up to 30 days then replaced with a new lens at the beginning of a new month. In the case of TOTAL30™ contact lenses, they should be removed each day for proper cleaning, disinfecting, and storing in contact lens solution. Make sure you always follow your eye care professional's instructions and product directions for use. Click here for more about our favorite monthly replacement lens, TOTAL30™.
TOTAL30™ contact lenses require daily removal, cleaning and disinfection. Follow your eye care professional's instructions and product directions for use. We recommend OPTI-FREE™ Puremoist™ or a hydrogen peroxide-based solution like AOSEPT™ PLUS Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution to care for your monthly replacement contact lenses.
Wearing contact lenses longer than indicated by the manufacturer or as recommended by your eye care professional can lead to eye infections or complications.
You should always follow the wear and care instructions from your eye care professional. Wearing lenses for the indicated replacement schedule decreases the risk of eye infections and degradation of the lens. Learn more about our favorite monthly replacement contact lenses, TOTAL30™.
Presbyopia is a naturally occurring vision condition that typically begins in or around your 40s. It develops gradually over time and affects the elasticity of the eye, making it difficult to read print up close. It's nothing out of the ordinary because it happens to everyone. You typically notice it when you read something and move it further away from your face to bring it into focus.
Yes, they do! Check out DAILIES TOTAL1™ Multifocal™ or TOTAL30™ Multifocal.
Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is shaped like a rugby ball, as opposed to spherical like a basketball. This causes fuzzy, blurred vision and can make images appear stretched. Not to worry, it can be corrected with a Toric contact lens like DAILIES TOTAL1™ for Astigmatism™ or TOTAL30™ for Astigmatism.
Lens stability is key to clear, consistent vision. Some contact lenses for astigmatism can rotate excessively during blinking, which can cause blurry vision. DAILIES TOTAL1™ for Astigmatism™ and TOTAL30™ for Astigmatism have a unique, proven design that keeps the contact lenses in place, providing exceptionally clear vision all day or all month.8,9
*Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply.
References:
1. In vitro analysis of lehfilcon A contact lenses outermost surface softness and correlation with water content; Alcon data on file, 2021.
2. In vitro analysis of lens oxygen permeability, water content, and surface imaging; Alcon data on file 2021.
3. Angelini TE, Nixon RM, Dunn AC, et al. Viscoelasticity and mesh-size at the surface of hydrogels characterized with microrheology. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54:E-abstract 500.
4. Thekveli S, Qui Y, Kapoor Y, et al. Structure-property relationship of delefilcon A lenses. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2012;35(Supp 1):e14.
5. Call T, Pucker AD, McGwin G Jr, Franklin QX, Logan A. Real-Time Ocular Comfort Reporting in Monthly Replacement Contact Lens Wearers. Clin Optom (Auckl). 2023;15:97-103. Published 2023 May 5.
6. In a clinical study wherein patients (n=66) used AOSEPT® solution for nightly cleaning, disinfecting, and storing; Alcon data on file, 2021.
7. Perez-Gomez I, Giles T. European survey of contact lens wearers and eye care professionals on satisfaction with a new water gradient daily disposable contact lens. Clin Optom. 2014;6:17-23. 8. In a clinical trial to evaluate stability of axis orientation of DAILIES TOTAL1® for Astigmatism lenses where n=47; Alcon data on file, 2020. 9. In a clinical trial to evaluate on-eye performance of TOTAL30® for Astigmatism lenses where n=69; Alcon data on file, 2021.
Consult your eye care professional for wear, care, precautions, warnings, contraindications and adverse effects.
